Linotype-machine.



H. DEGENER.

LIN-OTYPE MACHINE. APPLICATION FILED 001. e, 1909.

Patented Feb. 13, 1912.

of 26 Hollmannstrasse,

partially released.

HEINRICH jDEGENER, F BERLIN, GERMANY, A SSIGNOR T0 'MERGENTHALER LIND- TYPE COMPANY, A CORPORATION OF NEW YORK.

LINoT'YPE-MAcHINE.

To all whom it concern; Be it known that I, HEINRICH DEonNE-R, Berlin, German Em pire, manager, having invented certain new and ;.11seful Improvements in Linotype-Machines, do hereby declare thatthe follow ngis an exact specification of the same. I

ln matrix setting andl1necast1ng ma. Lhines of known construction, for the'purpose of producing mixed matter'or copy, the matrices are caught at different levels. During the'casting the matrices then stand with their lower edge on bars which, after the casti'ng is completed, are withdrawn, in order to bring the matrices with their lower edges into one plane. .{The devices hitherto known have however the disadvantage that the said bars whichmust be made adjustable, cannot be supported in sufficiently firm'manneis, and consequently the matrices arenot properlyadjusted in line. Moreover,

m an easily occurmore particularly when the leverswithdrawing the bars are not eX- Lanny .st-raight, .that the bars are withdrawn fat, one side only or at the two sides to a different extent, so that the matrices are only This invent-ion remedies the disadvantage inquestion by substituting a rotary movement in place of the sliding movement of the bar. This causes those matrices which remain standing in the upper position owing to dirt or to metal projected between the matricesto be positively brought down into the proper position.

In the accompanying drawing: Figure 1 shows a construction according to my invention in the position before the release of the bar has taken place, Fig. 2 after the release, Fig. .3 being a side elevation of Fig. l and Fig. i a corresponding plan.

In the elevator or hoist a is mounted, in place .of the bar that-canbe withdrawn, a spindle 6 provided with a groove 0, extending throughout the whole of its length, with which can engage the lower lugs of the matrices which are to be caught in the upper posit-ion. The matrices caught in the lower p0- si'tion. become suspended as; in known con structions, by their upper 'lugon the projections d of the hoist itself. A'portion of the said spindle Z) is provided with teeth 6 with which engage tooth racks f guided in the elevat'er'as shown in the drawings. Bet-weeneaoli Lli'o projections g pfthe said tooth racks specifica tion of Letters Patent. Application filed October 6, 1909. Serial No. 521,386.

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Patented Feb. 13, 1912.

engages one end of a double lever in. .When the hoist is moving upward, one end of the lever h strikesan adjustable stop screwz' secured to the frame of the machine, and thus lifts'thetooth rack, whereby the spin dle L is rotated. This position of the device is shown in'Fig. 2. The matrices which were groove 0 of thespindle b are before in the thus released. At the same time, this ar- .rangement results in the upper lip of the groove 0 in the spindle b pressing on the upper edge of the lower lugs of the matrices,

engaged by the groove, and pulling the said matrices downward. Eve-n, therefore, in

those cases in which the matrices for some reason stick to each other, a reliable lowering of all the, matrices into oneplane must take A spring in as soon as the hoist has leftits upper position, br ngs the'spindle 6 back again to its origin 1 position.

The spindle b is provided with a lateral cam Z intended to from rotating when, in the casting position, the matrices are raised by the, hoist and pressed against the project-ionsof the casting mold. At that point the machine is pro vided with a stop at secured to the machine prevent the said. spindle frame with which the cam Z engages, so that no rotation of the spindle b can be caused by the pressure-of the matrices.

Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my inventionand in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that. what I claim is:

1.' In a linotype machine in combination, an elevator or hoistconveying the matrix line to the distributing point a member in said elevator keeping the matriceson the upper level, said member being'a rotatable spindle mounted in the hoist and means for turning the said spindle for the purpose of moving out of engagement withthe rice-s. I l v 2. In a linotype machine in combination, an elevator or hoist conveying the matrix line to the distributing point a member in for the purpose of'zrioving it out of engage- "meat with the matrices. p I 7 Infa hnoty machine in combination,

evator -or' hokt conveying ;.the matrix line to the distributing point and a member in said'elcvator keeping the matrices on the upper level'said member consisting of av spindle mounted in the hoist, and having a recess adapted to receive the lower matrix lugs and forming two lips, the lower of which keeps the matrices in the upper position, while the upper is utilized for depressing the matrices into the low 1' position after the line has been cast.

4. In a linotype machine in combination, an elevator conveying the matrix line to the distributing point, a spindle in. the elevator for keeping the matrices in the upper level and n'iounted to turn andmeans for prevent ing the accidental turning of the spindle in the -asting position. v

In a linotype machine in combination, an elevator conveying the matrix line to the distributing point, a spindle in the elevator for keeping the matrices in the upper level and mounted to turn, a cam arranged on said spindle and a fixed stop engaging with said cam and preventing the accidental turning of the pindle in the casting position.

(3. in a linotype machine in combination, an elevator conveying the matrix line to the distributing point, a spindle in the elevator for keeping the matrices in the upper level, gears on said spindle, tooth racks engaging with said gears and rocking levers mounted on the hoist and operating the tooth racks when striking fixed stops secured in themachine frame, substantially as described.

7. In a line casting machine, the combinel t l t tion of matrices and a movable device for supporting them, with a single means for shifting the matrices to a different level and for moving the supporting device out of its normal position. I i Y 8. In a linecast-ing machine, the combination of matrices and. a movable device for supporting them, with means for positively shifting the matrices to a different level and moving the supporting device out of their path.

9. In a line casting machine, the combination of matrices and a movable device for supporting them, with matrix leveling means which also cause the movement of the sup porting device out of the path of the matrices.

10. In a line casting machine, the combina tion of matrices and a movable device for supporting them, with matrix means, whereby said matrices are shifted from one level to another and the support ing device is moved out of their'path.

11. In a line casting machine, the combination with a movable supporting ledge adapted to support a series of matrices, of means adapted to move the matrices from one level to another and simultaneously to move. the supporting ledge out of their path.

In witness whereof I have hereunder set my hand in presence of two Witnesses.

. HEINRICH DEGENllR.

Witnesses WOLDEMAR HAUPT, HENRY- HAsrER. 

